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Friday, September 26, 12:00 am
Saturday, October 4, 9:00 am
October 4, 2008 ' January 4, 2009
Chocolate
A unique tree in a lush tropical environment. A seed so precious it was used as money. A spicy drink and a sweet snack. Chocolate is all this'and much more. Explore the relationship between human culture and this rainforest treasure in Chocolate. The exhibit will immerse you in a sweet experience, engage all your senses, and reveal facets of chocolate you may never have thought about :: more
Friday, October 10, 12:00 am
Master iron artists work with students for 4 days teaching a range of special techniques culminating in a day long iron pour.
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Sunday, October 26, 12:00 am
Featuring a full range of objects in use at the imperial court of the Ming dynasty, this exhibition is being organized by the Asian Art Museum of San Francisco in association with the Palace Museum, Beijing; the Nanjing Municipal Museum; and the Shanghai Museum. It is the first major exhibition to focus solely on the court arts of the Ming dynasty. Some of the objects in the exhibition are from newly exca :: more
Monday, November 3, 6:00 pm
"In Black America, hair is the personal and political all rolled into one.' Since Africans first arrived in America, traditions in black hair culture have remained dominate as new innovations have taken shape and form. Beauty mogul Madam C.J. Walker seized the social and political power by capitalizing on black hair care products becoming a pioneer of American enterprise. The discussion, copresented with Freetown Village Inc., will focus on the tradition and innovation in black hair culture. The discussion will take place in the Madame Walker Theatre at 6 p.m. Admission is free. ::
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Friday, November 14, 6:30 pm
As one benefit of membership, Eiteljorg Museum supporters are able to preview major exhibits at VIP receptions before the shows open to the public.
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Saturday, May 2, 9:00 am
May 2 (Sat): Historic Window Repairs, Restoration, and Retrofitting Workshop
9 AM-12 PM
As part of National Preservation month, the Morris-Butler House Museum will be hosting a Historic Window Repairs, Restoration, and Energy Retrofitting workshop featuring Ron Zmyslo of more
Wednesday, June 3, 10:00 am
June 3-September 26 (Wed-Sat): Something Old, Something New: A 19th-Century
Wedding Dress Exhibit 10 AM-3:30 PM
Explore the elegant world of Victorian weddings as you tour through all three stories of the magnificent 1865 Morris-Butler House. Learn about Victorian weddings and courtship including proper etiquette, superstitions, invitations, wedding breakfasts, clothing, cakes, and honeymo :: more
Wednesday, July 14, 10:00 am
July 14-November 6 (Wed-Sat) Searching for a Higher Plane: 19th-Century Spiritualism Exhibit 10 AM-3:30 PM
Ghostly séances, scandalous mediums, and an obsession with the afterlife are not often considered characteristics of the highly proper Victorian era. However, Spiritualism, a religion based on the belief of communication with spirits in the afterlife, became wildly popular among many Victorian men and women. As you tour through the majestic 1865 Morris-Butler House, you will learn about the history of Spiritualism, how it influenced the women's rights movement, the impact of this religion on social hierarchies, and the development of the movement in more
Saturday, September 9, 2006 10:00 am — Monday, August 31, 2009 4:00 pm
Saturday, September 8, 2007 12:00 am — Sunday, September 28, 2008 12:00 am
Wednesday, January 2, 2008 12:00 am — Tuesday, December 30, 2008 12:00 am
Friday, April 11, 2008 12:00 am — Sunday, September 28, 2008 12:00 am
Wednesday, April 16, 2008 12:00 am — Saturday, January 3, 2009 12:00 am
Wednesday, April 16, 2008 10:00 am — Saturday, January 3, 2009 5:00 pm
Wednesday, April 16, 2008 10:00 am — Saturday, January 3, 2009 5:00 pm
Tuesday, April 22, 2008 8:00 am — Thursday, December 31, 2009 5:00 pm
Saturday, May 3, 2008 12:00 am — Sunday, May 3, 2009 12:00 am
